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VX56 TGY

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

223,334 mi
Last recorded223,334 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 TGY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 223,334 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 223,334 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 211,474 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 194,233 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 194,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 179,209 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged both nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside & offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm, both nearside & offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 162,306 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 155,266 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 151,584 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 141,489 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 131,563 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 121,103 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 109,170 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 100,391 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

windscreen wipers poor but still just providing clearing effect.

Fail 23 Apr 2015 100,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

windscreen wipers poor but still just providing clearing effect.

Pass 6 May 2014 83,546 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 70,615 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 62,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Jun 2012 62,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Mar 2011 53,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Mar 2011 53,359 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Mar 2010 47,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2009 39,689 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 535?

Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
7,094
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
18,035
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,346
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,237
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,669
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,608
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,438
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VX56 TGY is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2006 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 104,180 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 535 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,346 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX56 TGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 535 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 535 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VX56 TGY registered?

VX56 TGY is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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